After multiple weeks hovering below $80,000, Bitcoin finally broke above the psychological level on Monday, May 4th. The premier cryptocurrency enjoyed a significant surge in bullish momentum, pushing its price to as high as $82,000 over the past week.
A third-party provider failure caused Revolut’s app to show wildly inaccurate crypto prices on Friday, the company confirmed, after users flooded social media with screenshots of Bitcoin listed at just 2 cents.
May 9, 2026, 6:30 pmThe loss was primarily driven by $244 million in unrealized losses on cryptocurrency holdings and an additional $108.2 million investment loss.
May 9, 2026, 5:28 pm
The price of Bitcoin has been relatively stable since the start of April, showing strong efforts to reclaim former highs. In its latest recovery attempt, the premier cryptocurrency finally returned above $80,000 for the first time since early February.
Bitcoin traders are closely watching the market after John Bollinger, creator of the Bollinger Bands, revealed that his trading model has flipped bullish on BTC.
Strategy's shift to prioritize Bitcoin Per Share over total holdings may redefine corporate Bitcoin strategies, impacting investor expectations.
The potential quantum threat to Bitcoin by 2030 underscores the urgent need for proactive cryptographic advancements and industry-wide collaboration.
Quantum computing does not only pose a risk to up to $3 trillion in digital assets, it also threatens the security of banking systems, military communications, digital identities and more, Project Eleven’s report warns.
Trump Media's financial losses highlight the volatility of digital assets and may prompt strategic shifts towards more stable investments.
Bitcoin’s exchange-traded funds closed last week on a rough note — outflows hit $277 million on Thursday, followed by another $145 million on Friday. Yet when the dust settled, the week still ended in positive territory, extending a run that has now lasted six straight weeks.
The initiative sought to amend Switzerland's constitution, requiring the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to hold BTC alongside gold and foreign-currency reserves.
CME Group plans to launch bitcoin volatility futures on June 1 pending regulatory approval bringing a easy way to bet on the degree of price swings.
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